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Even as PlayStation 5 owners look forward to a line-up of awesome upcoming first-party releases, including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Gran Turismo 7, God of War: Ragnarok, and Horizon Forbidden West, one studio’s unannounced work stands apart. Naughty Dog, the developer of the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises, is working on something new. And while Naughty Dog’s new project has yet to be announced, a concept artist’s recent post may hint at what PS5 fans can look forward to....

The E3 rumor train is running at full steam, this time with some compelling news about Pokémon on Nintendo Switch. According to a few sources, Pokémon for Switch will be a reboot of sorts set in the game’s original Kanto region, have heavy Pokémon Go integration, and star Pikachu and Eevee as the starter Pokémon. The biggest piece of alleged evidence comes from this picture: Originally posted on 4chan and collected with other rumors on Polygon, this is the supposed logo for the Pokémon games on Switch....

A leaked screenshot posted on Reddit suggests that EA Access might finally be coming to PlayStation 4. However, what can we expect from it should the rumors turn out to be true? Long gone are the days when we needed to venture to our local game store and buy a disc or a cartridge in order to play the latest titles. Yes, you can still buy discs if you really want to, but why bother when you can download games without even leaving the house?...

The next great console war is nearly upon us and the first salvo of media ballistics could be launched in a matter of weeks. That is, if the latest series of rumors regarding Sony’s PlayStation 3 successor are true. Rumors for both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox 720 have circulated for two years, most of them pointing to 2013 unveiling and releases, but Microsoft officially made their mark a few weeks ago in highlighting their upcoming E3 2013 keynote presentation - extremely early - with a countdown timer months before the event even takes place, hinting at next-gen Xbox announcement....

Several months ago, Saints Row the Third director Scott Phillips stated that he believed it to be high time for the open-world action-adventure series to make a comeback, saying that a resurgence of the franchise would be good since “it’s been quite a few years”. While no new games have been announced yet, it has been confirmed that a Saints Row movie is on the way with Straight Outta Compton and The Fate of the Furious director F....

Besides being a blockbuster video game series, Sakura Wars has crossed over to anime, manga, concerts, music LPs, and even full musical theatre productions. And now thanks to Avex Pictures, you can watch a condensed version of the latest theatre adaptation on YouTube. Sakura Wars is no stranger to the stage. A regular annual production was put in from the mid-’90s to the mid-2000s during the height of the franchise’s popularity but has been more sporadic in recent years....

Microsoft has been keeping revamped Halo 2 maps as fodder for Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcements it seems, and thus far fans have been treated to some wonderful looking versions of classic battlegrounds from 2004’s Xbox original. There are a number of beloved maps that are still missing in action, but fans can now cross one prominent locale off their most-wanted lists. Announced during Microsoft’s presentation at Gamescom, developer 343 Industries reintroduced (or introduced as may be the case in some instances) gamers to Sanctuary....

One of the most iconic scenes from Silent Hill 2 is arguably its very first. James Sunderland, the game’s protagonist, approaches a filthy restroom mirror and takes some time to solemnly gaze at himself before starting out on a horrifying search for his wife in the town of Silent Hill. However, it seems that Silent Hill 2 has been keeping a secret in this scene for nearly 20 years. Silent Hill 2 released on the PlayStation 2 way back in 2001, to widespread fan and critical acclaim....

Since the release of Seasons in 2018, we’ve seen a Sims 4 expansion pack released in June and November. This two-year pattern of announcing expansions in the summer at EA Play and in the winter, around the holiday season, has led to fans speculating that it will continue in the future, especially as it has been so well received. Due to this, as well as some job advertisements, the hype is starting to build around the theme of next expansion as Simmers enjoy one of their favorite pastimes, speculating about new content....

Back in the late-90s and early 2000s, when skateboarding videos were, in fact, released on physical VHS cassettes (and eventually DVDs), there was one particular pro skater whose name has stuck with me to this very day: Kerry Getz. Getz was a talented skateboarder of the time, but it’s not his skills that remain at the forefront of my mind when I reminisce on the golden days of skateboarding. What sticks with me is his anger and frustration that was caught on video from not being able to nail a trick after numerous attempts - often in over-the-top and unintentionally hilarious ways....

The world of Skyrim is one of the most extensive and in-depth game worlds ever created. Because of it’s sheer scope, just like in the real world, it can be all too easy for gamers to miss some pertinent and interesting information. One of the most deeply expounded aspects of the Elder Scrolls universe are the Daedric Princes. Considering how easy some of the lore is to miss, many players lack a full knowledge of these demonic entities....

A new report examines Skyrim: Special Edition and determines that both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One display the game at 1080p, at a steady 30 frames per second. Gamers who previously played Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim were pleased to hear that a remastered version would be coming to the PS4 and Xbox One, complete with mod support. However, a new report reveals that the game displays at a full 1080p, but its frame rate is capped at 30....

Rebellion is a developer that rarely has trouble calling back to days gone by, as shown by the recent release of the impressive Sniper Elite 4. However, with its most recent project the studio is heading back into the 1930s, this time through the launch of a title known as Strange Brigade. The game itself will throw players back into a pre-World War 2 British Empire, to some of the most remote areas of the world....

Years later, and nineties mascot Sonic the Hedgehog is still going strong. In addition to a live-action sequel, the blue, anthropomorphic hedgehog will also be getting his own card game. Sonic: The Card Game was announced at the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) expo, which took place online. Amidst a slew of announcements from an assortment of publishers, one heavy hitter was delivered by Steamforged Games, which revealed Sonic’s tabletop card game....

It’s already known that Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will be backward compatible. However, the feature will also allow owners of the new console to play with gamers sticking with the PS4. Sony confirmed as much during a Q&A session at their IR Day 2019 conference. “Backwards compatibility gives us the opportunity to migrate that community from PlayStation 4 to next-gen,” CEO Jim Ryan explained. “Using the ability to play the PS4 games that they have on their next-generation console....

Despite being the new game of the week, GamesIndustry has reported that Biomutant has failed to claim the top spot on the UK boxed charts, being beaten out instead by Spider-Man: Miles Morales. This is the second time the Spider-Man game has topped the charts this year. Miles Morales was able to claim the number one spot due to a strategic price reduction – going for just £30 on PS4. With such a low price, the game’s sales increased by 175 percent for the PS5 version and 104 percent for the PS4 version....

Geoff Keighley tweeted a picture of the SPIKE TV Video Game Awards billboard in Times Square, hinting there was world premiere news on it. In his excitement he didn’t think to check the photo before sending because it’s major blurry. However, someone with eagle-like vision read and relayed the news back to Keighley who confirmed it read “a PS3 exclusive you won’t believe.” Strong claim, but unfortunately for Keighley and Spike TV, we probably will believe....

Spiritfarer is made all the better by its wonderfully unique spirits, but which one is the best? While choosing the best spirit in Spiritfarer is challenging and extremely personal, many seem to feel the same way when it comes down to their all-time favorites. Whether it’s a resemblance to a family member, making you laugh, or just their wonderful hugs, every spirit is a gem and makes the game worth playing over and over again....

The original Resident Evil 2 has its fair share of cut content. So much so that, if added together, it would result in a wholly alternative experience with a game that fans have loved for decades. The sum of all the material left behind on the cutting room floor is often referred to as Biohazard 1.5, which possesses an enduring legacy of its own. A plethora of content was either discarded or reworked in some fashion, including whole characters, story elements, locations, items and even unique enemies....

Capcom’s recent Resident Evil showcase event primarily focused on Resident Evil 8, as was expected. However, the event also touched on some of the other Resident Evil content coming in 2021, like the Resident Evil Re:Verse multiplayer game. But one of the most surprising announcements at the Resident Evil showcase event was the confirmation that the franchise is crossing over with none other than The Division 2. With The Division 2 being developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft, it’s safe to say few expected to see it crossing over with Capcom’s Resident Evil....